36C25618Q9813-001.pdf

VHAPM Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under SAT

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 1 Original Date: 08/30/17

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C256-18-AP-0650

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 16 Division II Supply Team C for

Alexandria, LA VAMC, Pineville, LA 2237# 502-18-3-985-0046

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount:

15ea Kawasaki Mule UTVs estimated amount – Under $150K

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The Alexandria VA in Pineville currently has a small fleet of Kawasaki Mules and golf carts. The golf carts have proven unreliable when subjected to the off-road requirements for transporting the Engineering Team and their equipment under all weather conditions. There are no mechanics assigned for maintaining the vehicles, therefore the Engineering section must absorb the work. Standardizing to the Kawasaki Mule will allow existing knowledge and available spare parts to be used without uneconomical duplicate investment in parts and training.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted:

Market Research identified multiple SDVOSB firms who have been awarded PO/Dos for Kawasaki Mules by Federal Agencies. A sufficient pool of capable SDVOSBs exists to allow competition.

5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR13.106-1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

____________________________ 7-11-2018 PAUL FILHIOL Date Contracting Officer https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466